Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Brief History of the Village Hotel . Looking through the archives recently I came across this portrait of two Albanian sex workers. I cast them for a shoot for Penthouse Magazine in 2003. My producer, Suzaan Talib introduced me to the young performers while I was staying … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scenes With Savanna . Photographs by Al B For, Copyright 2024. I was introduced to Savanna a few months ago at an exhibition of my work curated by my friend and colleague Bob Neroni, owner of Prism Arts Philadelphia. When we met at the exhibit … Read more
KVaughn: Interview by Tony Ward . TW: When did you first realize you wanted to pursue fashion design? KV: I never really pursued Fashion Design actually I had a manufacturer, I didn’t start sewing actually until my little sister Dorian bought me a sewing machine and I took a six week sewing class. I think … Read more
Text by Mikala Mikrut, Copyright 2023 . A Vixen From Vegas . Photography, Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 Creative Director: KVaughn Lighting Assistant: Anthony Colagreco Hair & Makeup: Octavia Monroe Behind The Scenes: Resyn Thomas . What does it mean to be a vixen? At first glance, the term is simple: “a female fox.” It’s the … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Artist Statement Thirty years ago in 1993. I embarked on a new body of work that explored our rights in America to freedom of expression. My subjects were from all walks of life, from various races, religious backgrounds and sexual persuasions. This melting pot that stubbornly defines America formed … Read more